Early Medieval English Coins from the Collection of William MacKay

Kings of Mercia, Burgred, Penny, Phase IIb [V2/A], struck by the moneyer Berheah, draped and diademed bust right, central panel of drapery comprising four wedges and three pellets, +bvrgred rex– around, starting behind the king’s head, rev. hmon / +berhea / eta, the upper and lower lines housed within closed lunettes, pelletes 1/1/1/1, 1.15g/6h (MacKay Burgred, V2.5, this coin; N 426; S 941B). Good very fine, but the edge rather chipped £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Early Medieval English Coins from the Collection of William MacKay.

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Bt Spink 2007